Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
mongollo
ID:
1055395

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vell.) Mart.

Source:
tro

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Flora 20(2 Beibl.): 117 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001054733

Common Names

  • Mongollo Enterolobium
  • Enterolobium mongollo
  • Mongollo Enterolobium

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Description

Enterolobium mongollo (also called 'Mongollo Enterolobium', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub that is native to the Mediterranean region. It has long, thin, green leaves and yellow flowers that bloom in the spring. It prefers full sun and dry, well-drained soil and is often found in rocky areas and on slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Enterolobium mongollo is used as a fodder crop for livestock and as a soil-improving crop. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Enterolobium mongollo are yellow and have a bell-shaped structure. The seeds of this plant are small and round, with a thin outer shell. The seedlings of Enterolobium mongollo are short and thin, with small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Enterolobium mongollo is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Enterolobium mongollo

Enterolobium mongollo can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe and North Africa.

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.
José Mariano de Conceição Vellozo (1742-1811): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vell.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:493925-1: Based on the initial data import